How much does a registered nurse make in Springfield?
$84,220a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $40.49 an hour or $7,018 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.49
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 189 of 380
- Jobs in the area
- 4,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,170Median: $84,220Highest 10%: $107,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,170 | $33.25 | |
| 25th | $79,010 | $37.99 | |
| Median | $84,220 | $40.49 | |
| 75th | $101,800 | $48.92 | |
| 90th | $107,100 | $51.51 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for registered nurses.
| Chicago, IL | $100,500 |
| Champaign, IL | $90,230 |
| Decatur, IL | $87,170 |
| Kankakee, IL | $86,220 |
| St. Louis, MO | $83,180 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $82,640 |
| Peoria, IL | $81,010 |
| Rockford, IL | $80,930 |
| Bloomington, IL | $79,970 |
| Paducah, KY | $79,920 |
| Davenport, IA | $77,150 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $438,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $218,300 |
| Pediatrician | $217,000 |
| Dentist | $209,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $167,300 |
| Pharmacist | $135,400 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,200 |
| Physical Therapist | $116,000 |
| Occupational Therapist | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $40.49 ($84,220 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $84,220 against $97,550 nationally, 14% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $95,990, so Springfield pays 12% less.
Where does Springfield rank for registered nurse pay?
189 of 380 metro areas with data.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.